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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

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According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries will increase from around 340 GWh today to over 3500 GWh by 2030. In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 22 – 28)

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fleet by 2030 and is building infrastructure to support that commitment. percent by 2030. tractor fleet and sourcing 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, according to the press release. British supermarkets source peppers exclusively from Spain during the winter months. into an electric vehicle hub. million U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

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17 states stand by plan to electrify 30% of trucks and buses by 2030. If President Joe Biden’s administration proceeds with the move, it could also hurt South Korean memory chip juggernauts Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and SK Hynix Inc, the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Apparently, warehouses are full.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

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Employees at an Amazon warehouse on New York’s Staten Island voted late last week to join a union, which is a painful defeat for the e-commerce giant that has aggressively fought unionization efforts in recent years. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps. Jokr prepping world’s first carbon-negative grocery delivery.

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SAP to Expand Cloud Presence with Acquisition of Ariba

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Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Ariba has approximately 2,600 employees. Germany: +49(0)89 2030 3201. The acquisition will also significantly boost SAP’s cloud applications portfolio with the addition of Ariba’s leading cloud-based procurement solutions. US: +1 347 366 9565. UK: +44(0)20 3427 0598. Replay Passcode: 7427781.

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How To Make Your Ecommerce Eco-Friendly

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Freight movement is the fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions with last-mile freight a major contributor to local air pollution. Last-mile delivery growth will increase carbon emissions by 30% by 2030. Distribute your inventory to reduce shipping distance when possible.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 6 – 12)

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But I guess when Amazon is looking at a company as the future of its electric delivery fleet, having ordered 100,000 vehicles to be delivered by 2030, with 10,000 in operation by next year, it certainly helps. The company aims to produce locally sourced fruits and vegetables that cost about the same as produce from conventional farms.